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Popular flight routes to Wilmington, NC

Boston, MA
Flights from Boston, MAto Wilmington, NC
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Baltimore, MD
Flights from Baltimore, MDto Wilmington, NC
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Akron-Canton, OH
Flights from Akron-Canton, OHto Wilmington, NC
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New York City
Flights from New York Cityto Wilmington, NC
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Tampa, FL
Flights from Tampa, FLto Wilmington, NC
-25 %
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Flights from Fort Lauderdale, FLto Wilmington, NC
434$
430$
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How long is the flight to Wilmington, NC?

If you’re planning to fly to Wilmington, NC, we at eDreams have looked into the most popular routes to help you plan your trip. From Baltimore, MD, the flight takes about 1h 49m; from New York City, around 2h 11m; and from Boston, MA, approximately 2h 32m.
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Baltimore, MDNew York CityBoston, MAFort Lauderdale, FLNewark, NJ
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3h 23m

How much does a flight to Wilmington, NC cost?

At eDreams you can find flights from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC starting from $108, with an average price of $187. If you depart from other cities such as Pittsburgh, PA, you can find tickets from $259, and from Philadelphia, PA starting from $298, according to data from the last 72 hours.
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Newark, NJCheapest
Cheapest Price: $108
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About Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, a city in southeast North Carolina, is known for its historic district and nearby beaches. Describing it as "picturesque" doesn't do it justice. Some visitors may recognize Wilmington as the real-life site of TV's One Tree Hill. The area's subtropical climate means that its summer can be hot and sticky, but the warm spring and autumn are what cause most travelers to book flights to Wilmington. Once there, visitors have plenty to do. Historical sites, aquariums, museums and theatres leave you spoilt for choice. Luckily there is also excellent food to enjoy while you decide. Wilmington is a superb destination for holidaymakers to enjoy at their leisure.

Things to do and places to visit in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington has a fascinating history stretching back for hundreds of years. Many of Wilmington's attractions are based around this long and storied history, however that's not all it has to offer. Wilmington is a diverse and lively city. Thanks to its proximity to the sea, Wilmington also offers fantastic fish and seafood. The excellent local cooking is perfect to refuel after a long day of seeing the sights.

Great things to do in Wilmington:

  • Tour the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial
  • Visit the Cape Fear Museum to discover local history
  • Listen to scary stories at the Haunted Cotton Exchange
  • Relax on one of the city's beaches: Wrightsville, Carolina or Kure
  • Visit Bellamy Mansion, a beautifully preserved antebellum house and gardens
  • Learn about North Carolina's movie history at the EUE Screen Gems Studio
  • Go on a food tour to sample the city's culinary delights
  • See wild animals at the Tregembo Animal Park
  • Rent a bike to explore the city
  • Go for a tasting at the Noni Bacca Winery
  • Shop for souvenirs at the Cotton Exchange
  • Take the kids to the Children's Museum of Wilmington
  • Cool down at the Jungle Rapids water park
  • See snakes of all kinds at the Cape Fear Serpentarium

Airports in Wilmington, NC

The city's airport is Wilmington International Airport, located a short way to the north of Wilmington. The airport's history began in 1927, at which time it was called Blumenthal Field after Arthur Blumenthal. Blumenthal was an aviator and the first person from Wilmington to die in World War One.

Wilmington International Airport
Top Carriers
Top carriers include: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
Location
The airport is around 8km north of Wilmington.
Transportation
Transport between the airport and the city is made by taxi or rental car, both of which can be found directly at the airport.

Popular destinations near Wilmington, DE

Flying to Wilmington, DE is the fastest and most convenient way to reach these nearby destinations:

  • Newark
  • Baltimore
  • Dover
  • West Chester
  • Cherry Hill
  • Exton
  • King of Prussia

Frequently asked questions about flights to Wilmington, NC

How can I find cheap flights to Wilmington, NC on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $28 to Wilmington, NC. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Wilmington, NC.
When's the best time to book flights to Wilmington, NC?
By this we mean when travellers book their tickets. For the best time to actually travel to Wilmington, NC, read on.
When's the best time to go to Wilmington, NC?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to Wilmington, NC is March.
The next best month to travel to Wilmington, NC is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for travelling to Wilmington, NC.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight December as the least popular month for flights to Wilmington, NC.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to Wilmington, NC?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to Wilmington, NC, your best bet for cheap flights is:

  • Avelo Airlines: the average price of a one way flight is $154.66 . The average price of a Nashville, TN ticket to Wilmington, NC is $137.59 and $144.81 if you leave from New Haven, CT.
  • SUN COUNTRY: a one-way ticket costs on average $254.33: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of Minneapolis - St Paul to Wilmington, NC, which amounts to $219.29 and that of flights departing from San Diego, CA, whose average price is $323.97.
  • Breeze Airways: the average price of a one-way ticket is $365.72. The flight between Tampa, FL and Wilmington, NC costs on average $197.41 and the ticket price from Providence, RI round the $344.14.
Which airlines fly to Wilmington, NC?

Airlines flying direct from the US to Wilmington, NC include:

  • American Airlines, with flights from Boston, MA, Chicago and from New York City, for example.
  • Breeze Airways also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Hartford-Brainard, CT, Orlando and Islip, NY.
  • Avelo Airlines, with flights from Baltimore, MD to Wilmington, NC and Tampa, FL and also from Rochester, NY.

Airlines with indirect flights to Wilmington, NC include:

  • American Airlines, which flies from Boston, MA, Fort Lauderdale, FL or Providence, RI.
  • British Airways, with flights from London and Stockholm, as well as from Rome.
  • Qatar Airways, with flights from Redmond - Bend, OR, Kalispell and also Billings, MT.
How many airports are in Wilmington, NC and which is the main one?
Wilmington, NC has 1 airport. Wilmington International Airport operates domestic and international flights to 8 cities. Some of the most popular destinations are Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tampa, FL and Orlando.

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